Rams Eyeing D'Angelo Ponds for Secondary Boost

0:00On April 22nd, the Los Angeles Rams are still hunting for cornerback talent heading into this weekend's draft, even after grabbing Trent McDuffey and Jalen Watson. Coach Sean McVey dropped a hint that they're always eyeing ways to beef up the secondary, and Indiana's The Angel of Ponds looks like a solid day to pick. For them, the Rams don't usually host top 30 visits like other squads, but they made a special trip to Bloomington, Indiana to check out Ponds in person. Before the draft kicked off, Ponds balled out as the key defender for the national champion Hoosier's last season, and he's drawn interest from pretty much every team. He hit up spots in Indianapolis Miami and Dallas for in-person visits with the Colts, Dolphins, and Cowboys, plus virtual chats with squads like the Texans, Giants, Panthers, Bucks, Jets, Seahawks, Raiders, and Saints. At just 5'9", size is the main knock on Ponds, but his athleticism pops off the page with a 4.3140 yard dash and a 43.5-inch vertical jump.

1:05He can lock down the slot or handle outside duties, which fits the Rams' needs perfectly no matter where they slot him. With the draft just days away, keep an eye on how the Rams move to stack that secondary even deeper. It would be the edge they need for another run.